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The Church of
HOLY APOSTLES
Roman
Catholic
Iglesia Catolica de
SANTOS APÓSTOLES
November 29, 2015
First Sunday of Advent
Our Mission Statement: The Church of Holy Apostles is a compassionate, welcoming and
healthy family that strives to love God and serve others with respect and dignity.
Take a tag from the Giving Tree and buy a
gift for a needy person
Shop Holy Apostles Religious Goods—great
sales this weekend & Cyber Monday, Nov. 30
Celebrate St. Nicholas at our Family Advent
Gathering, December 6, at 6 to-8 PM
Immaculate Conception, Holy Day of
Obligation, Masses at 7:30 AM & 6:30 PM
Advent Communal Penance Service at St.
Patrick Church, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 7 PM
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THE CHURCH OF HOLY APOSTLES (ROMAN CATHOLIC)
FR. PAUL C. WHITE, PASTOR
FR. RUBÉN HERRERA, ASSOCIATE PASTOR
CHURCH & PARISH OFFICE: 5211 W. Bull Valley Rd. • McHenry, IL 60050 Telephone 815-385-5673 FAX 815-385-6045
FAMILY FAITH FORMATION OFFICE: 815-385-5673, Ext. 218, 220 or 225
Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.thechurchofholyapostles.org
MASS SCHEDULE: Mon: 7:30 AM & 12:10 PM; Tue: 7:30 AM & 6:30 PM; Wed: 7:30 AM & 12:10 PM;
Thu: 7:30 AM & 7 PM (en Español); Fri: 7:30 AM & 12:10 PM; Sat: 7:30 AM & 5 PM and
Sunday: 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM (en Español) & 5 PM
CONFESSIONS: Tue: 5:30 to 6:15 PM; Thu: 8 to 8:45 AM & 6 to 6:45 PM (Spanish & English); Sat: 4 to 4:45 PM
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear Holy Apostles Parish Family,
You may have noticed a logo in the upper
right hand corner of this bulletin. This is the
new logo of The Church of Holy Apostles which
was designed by
our talented
parish member,
Melodie Harding,
to whom we are
most grateful.
I have worked
this through the
Pastoral Council,
Hope & Gratitude
Committee and
our leadership,
so that we have
a symbol that has an active meaning .We are
unveiling it as we begin the new liturgical year.
The bell tower was the center of where people
went for a long time. Once the church was
built, the center moved. It has served the
parish well, but now it is time to move forward.
We will begin to filter this new brand into all
our communication outlets.
As we look to the future, it is helpful to have
a symbol, logo or brand that has an active
meaning which illustrates an outgrowth of our
faith that leads us to do something that makes
a difference in the world. The open, upturned
hand is both welcoming and ready to serve by
extending Christ’s love (the cross) to others,
offering new life and growth (the tree) for all
who follow Him. Compassion is the word everyone comes back to here. This symbol shows
our hand reaching out to others in need and to
help those suffering different crosses, which
leads to all of us growing in faith toward Jesus.
It will take a little time to catch on, but I believe
if a stranger looks at it, they will get a meaningful impression of what we are about here. It is
about reaching out and sharing our faith. The
cross is our central symbol of faith and the
Crucifix in the church is a central focus. Many
meanings I hope will come from this and guide
our mission in the future.
Have a Blessed Week and Advent!
Father Paul
The Church of Holy Apostles, McHenry, IL
WE OFFER OUR PRAYERS FOR:
All the homeless, the unemployed, the military, the addicted, the
grieving, the imprisoned, and the physically and emotionally ill.
Jack Czapla
TJ Ciochon
Gerald Doyle
Tim Paul
Gene Adams
Ricky Mock
Bob & Dolly Reidy
John Rappa
Audrey Teller
Grace Wesinger
Tracy Geraty
Carol Leeper
Allen Scholnick
Jimmy Smith
Kris Gore
Nick Bishop
Eva Melesio
Toni Gignac
Bob Berg
Ray Fardoux
Mike Vanderwyst, Sr,
Brendan Wohnrade-Thompson Karen Staller
Nancy Hoffman
Marisa Diedrich Richardson Sharon Justice
Carole Dumont
Patrick Waldron
Bill Michaelis
Glenn Ehrhart
John Jelinek
Annette Feller
Clara Williams
Donald Gauwitz
Len Kubiak
Kathy McCormick
Ethel Parisi
Joan Flood
Tom Majercik
Toni Nolde
Darlene Briscoe
Diane Briscoe
Carole Ann Walberer
Michael L. Prihoda
Gene Seaver
Frank Sweeney
Anthony Scianna
Tracy Norlen
Bennie Brown
Bertha Smith
Lavonne Sallaz
Jean Bower
Victor Ortiz
Baby Maxine Branson
Reg Hawkes
Robert Holas
Liz Vavrik
Baby Lukas Zalewski
Jamie Dusthimer
Carlos Torres
Lu Andersen
Baby Kale Brenner
John Christensen
Irene Agrella
Carrie Starvel
Erick J.
Mike Moore
Jim West
Germaine Henningfield
Baby Cole Schwarz
Fernando Acevez
Mary Yeagley
Yolanda Mendoza
Josie Gluesing
Laura Smith
Nancy Guzzo
Maureen Skinner
Denise Lucas
Donald Nolde
Lucas Palacios
Mike Fraser
Christ Smith
God hears our prayers! Please call the Parish Office at 815-385-5673
to add a name to our Prayer List. If you or loved ones need prayers but
do not want names to be published here, please contact the Holy
Apostles Prayer Line at 815-385-2404 or email to [email protected].
WE OFFER OUR PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED:
During This Week We Remember:
Alfonso Macedo
During This Week Last Year We Remember:
Patricia Seaver and José S. Gomez, Jr.
MASS SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THIS WEEK:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Next Sunday:
Rom 10:9-18/Ps 19:8-11/Mt 4:18-22
Is 11:1-10/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17/Lk 10:21-24
Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-6/Mt 15:29-37
Is 26:1-6/Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27/Mt 7:21, 24-27
Is 29:17-24/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14/Mt 9:27-31
Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Ps 147:1-6/Mt 9:35--10:1, 5a, 6-8
Bar 5:1-9/Ps 126:1-6/Phil 1:4-6, 8-11/Lk 3:1-6
For complete daily Mass readings, visit the United States Conference of
Catholic Bishops website, usccb.org. Click on the date on the calendar for
that day’s readings.
MASS CELEBRANTS DECEMBER 5/6*
Saturday, December 5:
5 PM—Fr. Rubén
Sunday, December 6:
8 AM—Fr. Paul
10 AM—Fr. Paul
12 PM—Fr. Rubén
5 PM—Fr. Paul
*Subject to changes in priests’ schedules.
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First Sunday of Advent
November 29, 2015
THIS WEEK AT HOLY APOSTLES
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2015
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
8:00 AM Mass
†Ron & Carol Roth
10:00 AM Taped Mass with RCIA Dismisal
†Jeanette Cannella and†Bob
Wohnrade
12:00 PM Misa en Español
Familia Bautista Alvarez (living) and †José Ruíz Flores
1:30 PM Estudio de Biblia in Room of
Remembrance
3:30 PM F.Y.R.E. Choir Rehearsal in church
5:00 PM F.Y.R.E. Mass
The People of Holy Apostles
6:00 PM No Youth Group/Bible Study tonight
6:30 PM Dance Practice for Our Lady of Guadalupe in Narthex
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2015—ST. ANDREW
7:00 AM Rosary
7:30 AM Mass
†Betty Madura
. 9:00 AM Adult Faith Formation Study in St. Francis/St. Augustine
12:10 PM Mass
†Stella and Stanley Chura
6:00 PM Community Kitchen Meal in Fr. Sherry Parish Ctr./Kitchen
6:30 PM Girl Scout Troop 1614 Meeting in St. Theresa
6:45 PM Baptism Preparation Class (Spanish) in Ss. Francis/Augustine
7:00 PM Adult Faith Formation Study in Archangels/Angels
7:00 PM Women’s Emmaus Meeting (Spanish) in Thrones
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2015
7:00 AM Rosary
7:30 AM Mass
†Moly & Jerry Hanafin
9:00 AM Adult Faith Formation Study in St. Francis/St. Augustine
2:00 PM Mass at Alden Terrace Nursing Home
5:00 PM No Student Faith Formation Classes)
5:30 PM Confession/Reconciliation until 6:15 PM
6:00 PM Men’s Emmaus Retreat Training (Spanish) in Archangels/Angels
6:30 PM Mass
†Margaret Gengler
7:00 PM Charismatic Prayer Group in O’Neill Reading Room
7:00 PM Our Lady of Guadalupe Dance Practice in Sherry Center
7:00 PM Ministry Formation Class in Sherry Center
7:00 PM Girl Scout Troop 1224 Meeting in Thrones
7:15 PM RICA Class (en Español) in Ss. Francis/Augustine
7:15 PM RCIA Class in Family Center
7:30 PM Gratitude & Hope Committee Meeting in St. Ambrose
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2015
7:00 AM Rosary
7:30 AM Mass
†Pat Seaver and †Mary Welzen
12:10 PM Mass
†Bernard Wanagas
1:00 PM Adult Faith Formation Study in St. Francis/St. Augustine
2:00 PM Mass at Heritage Woods Retirement Center
5:00 PM No Special Sacraments Class
6:00 PM Men’s Emmaus Retreat Training (Spanish) in Archangels/Angels
7:00 PM Teen Faith Formation Meeting in Holy Family Room
7:00 PM Spanish Choir Rehearsal in Choir Rehearsal Room
7:00 PM Suicide Discussion Group in Ss. Ambrose/Catherine
7:00 PM Baptism Preparation Class (English) in Ss Francis/Augustine
7:15 PM “Spirit of Marriage” in Room of Remembrance
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2015—ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
7:00 AM Rosary
7:30 AM Mass
†Marilyn Gulvas and Casey & Neeley Vander Bosch (living)
8:00 AM Confession/Reconciliation until 8:45 AM
9:45 AM Magnificat Prayer Group Meeting in Apostles Bay
5:30 PM Children’s Choir Rehearsal in Choir Rehearsal Room
6:00 PM Girl Scout Troop 1361 Meeting in Archangels
6:00 PM Girl Scout Troop 1810 Meeting in Angels
6:00 PM Rosario in Lourdes Chapel
6:00 PM Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena in Lourdes Chapel
6:00 PM Confessions/Reconciliation (Spanish & English) until 6:45 PM
7:00 PM Misa en Español
†José Ruíz Flores
7:00 PM Holy Apostles Adult Choir Rehearsal in Choir Rehearsal Room
7:30 PM Al-Anon Meeting in Family Center
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2015—ST. JOHN DAMASCENE
7:00 AM Rosary
7:30 AM Mass
†Rob Martin and †Walter & Sophia Hoeft
12:10 PM Mass
†Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Trausch
6:00 PM Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena n Lourdes Chapel
7:00 PM Family Catechesis (Spanish) in Room of Remembrance
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2015
7:00 AM Rosary
7:30 AM Mass
†Dr. Gerard Dominique
9:00 AM “The One Thing is Three” DIY Retreat in Archangels/Angels
9:00 AM Ministry Formation Class in Apostles Bay
1:00 PM Christmas Pageant Rehearsal in Church
4:00 PM Confession/Reconciliation until 4:45 PM
5:00 PM Spanish Marriage Retreat Planning Mtg. in Apostles Bay
5:00 PM Mass with Baptisms
†Louise Evert and Alyce Shay (birthday)
6:00 PM Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena in Lourdes Chapel
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2015
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8:30 AM—12 PM
8:00 AM Mass
†Alice Hutchison and †Frank May
10:00 AM Taped Children’s Mass with Baptisms
†Dolores Chelini and †Zach Brokaw
12:00 PM Misa en Español con Bautismos
†José Ruíz Flores, †Pat Seaver y Divina Providencia
1:30 PM Estudio de Biblia in Room of Remembrance
3:30 PM F.Y.R.E. Choir Rehearsal in church
5:00 PM F.Y.R.E. Mass
The People of Holy Apostles
6:00 PM No Youth Group/Bible Study tonight
6:00 PM Family Advent Event in Sherry Center/Apostles Bay
6:00 PM Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena in Lourdes Chapel
6:30 PM Dance Practice for Our Lady of Guadalupe in Narthex
Arranging for Mass Intentions
Please call the Parish Office at 815-385-5673 or stop by
during office hours (8:30 AM to 5 PM, Monday through
Friday) to arrange for a Mass Intention for a deceased or
ill loved one or other special intention.
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Help Set Up Outdoor Nativities
Help is also needed to set up our two
new outdoor wood Nativity displays. If
you can help with this, please meet in the
church narthex on Saturday, December 5,
at 10 AM. We will then move out to the
garage to retrieve the pieces of the sets
and bring them to the display sites.
Advent Communal Penance Service
The three McHenry Catholic parishes of St. Patrick’s,
St. Mary’s and Holy Apostles will again offer a joint
Advent Communal Penance Service on Wednesday,
December 16, at 7 PM, at St. Patrick Church, 3500
Washington St., McHenry, when many priests will be
available for individual confession following the service.
Love, Serve, Connect: Mission Trips 2016
Most everyone who has gone on a Mission Trip comes
back saying it was the best week of their lives. Make
this year you decide to go serve people who are in need.
There are two trips: One to New Orleans, June 11 to 19,
for high school juniors and seniors only; the other to
Cincinnati, June 12 to 18, for 8th graders and up. Come
find out all the details, costs and more at an informational meeting on Thursday, December 3, at 6:30 PM in the
Family Center. Questions? Contact Joe Filpi at 815-3855673, ext. 212 or [email protected].
Teen Train Trip to Chicago with Fr. Paul
All teens are invited to enjoy the sights and excitement
of downtown Chicago at Christmas time with Father
Paul. The trip by Metra train is on Saturday, December
19. We will meet at the Church at 8 AM and return at
8:10 PM. The cost is $25, which covers transportation
and dinner. Everyone under 18 needs a signed permission slip (available on the church website). Things to
bring: hat, gloves, jacket and warm comfortable walking
shoes, spending money, and a snack if you want. We
also need parents to be chaperones and to help drive us
to and from the train station in Crystal Lake. For details
call John or Joe at 815-385-5673.
Suicide Support Group
The holidays and holy days that come at the end of each
year can be days filled with joy or days filled with pain.
They can be times of happy family traditions and memories of days past. Or, they can be times trying to cope
with the new realities of guilt, pain and questions. If you
or a loved one has thought of suicide, attempted suicide, or completed suicide, come to share your holiday
plans, past and present. Geri Condon, a licensed professional counselor, will facilitate our discussion and offer
suggestions on how to celebrate the holidays. We will
meet on Wednesday, December 2, at 7 PM in Ss.
Ambrose and Catherine rooms.
The Church of Holy Apostles, McHenry, IL
Couples Invited to “Spirit of Marriage”
Give your spouse something special this Christmas
season—your time. Join us for this month’s “Spirit of
Marriage” on Wednesday, December 2, to learn how to
“make your relationship a priority.” This free, one hour is
an opportunity to focus on your spouse away from daily
distractions. One recent participant shared “we always
have something new to talk about after coming to this.”
Join us on the first Wednesday of each month in Room
of Remembrance—we’d love to see you there! This
month we will begin with holiday refreshments at 7:15
PM. Please consider adding this evening to your gift list!
Cozy Christmas Gift Idea
Lap blankets that were sold at the recent HALO Holiday
Sale are still available for Christmas gift
giving. They are a great gift for someone
with limited mobility or in a wheelchair.
These blankets have ties so they will
stay in place and are contoured so they
won't get tangled in the wheels of their
chair. The cost is $20 each and are
available in several colors options for
both men and women. To arrange to purchase one
please contact Marge at 815-455-2918.
Upgrading Your iPad?
If you are upgrading your iPad to a newer version, please
consider donating your old one (can be any version
beyond iPad1) to Noah’s Ark Preschool. The school has
an exciting program that allows interactive learning and
playing using iPads. (Other tablets cannot be used.) Call
Terri Vrasich at 815-385-5673 if you can help.
March for Life Group Outing Planned
The 2016 March for Life of Chicago is shaping up to be
the largest pro-life event in Illinois. It will be held on
Sunday, January 17, 2016, from 2 to 4 PM at Federal
Plaza 50 W. Adams Street, in Chicago. This is an annual
event composed of people from diverse ethnic, social,
and religious backgrounds dedicated to defending and
protecting all human life. Pro-life individuals and groups
from all across Illinois as well as Wisconsin and Indiana
will march together in hope and love. For details go to
http://illinoisrighttolife.org/march-for-life-chicago. We
will meet other area groups at the Crystal Lake Metra
station. Watch for details or contact Billie at 815-3821605 or [email protected].
Community Kitchen—Sharing God’s Love
We are feeding the hungry, at no cost, in the name of
Christ, every Monday at 6 PM. in the Fr. Sherry Parish
Center. Doors open at 5:45 PM. Please contact Mayra
Rivas for information, to volunteer, or to donate food or
supplies, 815-996-0076 or [email protected].
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First Sunday of Advent
We Share Our Blessings
This week, our Parish Tithe will be given to Cross
International Catholic Outreach.
Children—Join Our Christmas Pageant
Each year our children put on a short retelling of the
Christmas story at the 4 PM Christmas
Eve Mass called the 'Christmas Pageant.'
We invite kids Kindergarten through
grade 5 to register now to participate in
our 2015 Pageant. There will be three
rehearsals on Saturday, December 5,
12 and 19, 1 to 3 PM in the Church.
Please register online at holyapostlesworship.org/pageant
or pick up a registration form in the Parish Office. Email
[email protected] for details.
Offer Your Intentions with Candles
Four large candles surround the Blessed Sacrament in
the All Saints Perpetual Adoration Chapel, each burning
for 14 days. Request your own personal intentions for
their duration by contacting the Parish Office. The suggested donation is $15 per candle. From November 22
through December 5, with these candles, your prayers
have been requested by Donald Dziedzic, Ruth
Wohnrade and Dolores Centrangelo.
When You Look Upon the Sacred Host...
...you look upon Jesus, the Son of God. “Indeed, this is
the will of My Father, that everyone who looks upon the
Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life. Him I will
raise up on the last day.” (Jn 6:40) Take a little time
each week to visit Jesus in the Divine Eucharist in the
All Saints Perpetual Adoration Chapel. and thank Him
and be refreshed. Pray, listen, and feel
the peace that He gives us so lovingly.
Take a break from your busy life to
acknowledge His comforting love. Jesus
will bless you, your family, and the whole
world for this hour of faith you spend with
Him in the Blessed Sacrament. Please
pray about committing to one of these
open times:
Saturday: 12 to 1 AM and 7 to 8 PM
Monday: 1 AM to 2 AM (Sunday overnight)
Contact Mike Thielsen at 815-385-8562 or mthielsen@
live.com to volunteer your time.
Suicide Awareness/Prevention Seminar
A Suicide Awareness/Prevention Seminar will be held on
Saturday, December 5, at 9 AM, at Christ the King
Church, 5006 E. Wonder Lake Rd., Wonder Lake, in the
St. Benedict classroom. Please call the Parish Office at
815-653-2561 if you plan on attending.
November 29, 2015
Help free our
parish of the
debt “anchor!”
Make your pledge today!
Go to thechurchofholyapostles.org—click on Anchors Aweigh!
“Be Together” This Advent
Our parish theme this year is “Build up the Kingdom.
We are not just called to be passive consumers of our
faith, but to live it. We strive not to just “do” church but
to “be” church. And we become church not just in “my”
church but in “our” church, as a community, as one family around the table of the Lord, that then goes out and
builds up the Kingdom in the world around us.
Advent is the time of waiting and preparation for the
coming of the Lord. On the dark side of our technologically obsessed world, we are not used to waiting, but to
instant gratification. When Advent starts we will have
been hearing Christmas carols on the media and in
stores for a month already! So we must consciously create space in our lives of pregnant waiting for Christ at
Christmas, preparing ourselves internally as a people.
On the positive side, we live in a world of instant connection to others. Our community may be far flung
across the globe today, but we stay in instantaneous
contact with each other through our technology. We are
all about “connection.”
So this Advent, we will focus on connection, on being
together, on building up the Kingdom in preparation for
the coming of our Savior at Christmas, and His return
again at the end of time when we will all be gathered up
lovingly into the eternal Kingdom of God. We are one
community, building up the Kingdom, together!
First Sunday of Advent: Connect Together
The first week of Advent is always about recognizing and
mending our ways in preparation for the Lord coming to
his people. Jesus is coming, and we better by ready! We
cannot do this on our own: we must come together as
Church. This is very counter-cultural
in our world, which values independence and choice so highly. There is
nothing wrong with those qualities
except when we have the vanity to
think we can “do it all on our own.”
When we make the choice to connect
with one another and be part of something greater than
ourselves as families, communities and churches sharing faith in Jesus Christ, we learn that we no longer have
to be alone. Jesus is coming for all of us. Our Creator is
so engaged in our history that he will become human.
Let us connect together and connect with Christ, and
build the Kingdom.
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The Church of Holy Apostles, McHenry, IL
A Little
Snow
Doesn’t
Keep
Our
Volunteers
Down!
Shown from left are some of the organizers of the Feed My
Starving Children McHenry County Mobile Pack that took
place last weekend, Pastor Ruben, First Baptist Church;
McHenry Police Chief John Jones; Fr. Paul; McHenry Mayor
Sue Low; and Pastor George, Zion Lutheran Church.
A group of Marian Central students volunteered to pack.
Bring the Family to Advent Event!
Come celebrate St. Nicholas Day and the Advent season
with our Family Advent gathering on Sunday, December
6, from 6 to 8 PM in Sherry Center (after the 5 PM
Mass). We’ll have crafts, games and music and a pizza
dinner...it will be a fun evening for the whole family!.
Celebrate “Las Posadas” This Advent
Knights of Columbus Holiday Meal packers of all ages
(above) have it down to a science!
Our staff made
sure the lot was
cleared of snow
in time for the
Meijer food
truck to arrive.
More photos on
facebook.com.
Las Posadas (Spanish for “The Inns”) is a nine-day
celebration with origins in Mexico that begins on
December 16 and ends December 24. It is a tradition
for many Catholic Mexicans and other Hispanics that
symbolizes the trials that Mary and
Joseph endured before finding a
place to stay and where Jesus
would be born. Everyone is invited
to take part in this tradition, which
will be held from 6 to 9 PM on
Sunday, December 20, Tuesday,
December 22, and Wednesday,
December 23, from 6 to 9 PM. The
evening includes praying of the Rosary, reading Scriptures, re-enactment of Joseph’s search for room at the
inn and singing of Christmas carols called villancicos.
The evening ends with a celebration of festive foods and
playing the piñata game for children. Make it an Advent
tradition for your family!
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First Sunday of Advent
November 29, 2015
Knights Ask for Support of “Holiday Meals”
Take a Tag from Our Giving Tree
Knights of Columbus Council 1288 of McHenry will continue to raise funds to provide a Christmas meal to those
in need in our community. This will be the 9th year the
Knights will undertake this rewarding and appreciated
project. Their mission is simple: they
raise money to purchase food and,
through a partnership with Meijer, they
are able to stretch the money that is donated a long way. The food is packed in
such a way that each family receives
everything they need to prepare a proper
holiday meal. One hundred percent of the
funds donated is used purchase food
that benefits needy families in our own McHenry area.
Any amount you can give, no matter how small, is greatly
appreciated. The distribution of Christmas meals will be
on Saturday, December 19. The Knights welcome everyone to help sort and pack the meals. Please mail your donations to Knights of Columbus Council 1288, P. O.Box 148,
McHenry IL 60051. Your support is truly appreciated!!
Our annual Giving Tree will be displayed in the church
narthex for the next two weekends. We invite you to
take part in this annual way to share with a needy
person in our community by
taking a tag off the tree and
purchasing the gift requested
on the tag, Please return your
wrapped gift with the tag
attached no later than
December 13. You may also
participate by leaving a monetary donation in the box near
the tree and a gift will be
purchased for you. Your gifts
will benefit clients of Senior
Services, St. Vincent de Paul
Society, MSD, PADS, and
Pioneer Center. For more information call Judy Gertz at
815-385-1154.
Christmas Festival Choir 2015
Do you like to sing in choir but cannot commit to singing
year round? At Christmas and Easter we offer Festival
Choir to anyone willing to put in the work to participate in
excellent music making! We invite you to sing with the
Choir of Holy Apostles for Midnight Mass on December
24 and Christmas Mass on December 25 at 10 AM. The
rehearsal schedule is below; please attend as many as
you can. Ability to read music is not required—practice CD
and materials provided! Register for Festival Choir at
holyapostlesworship.org/festival. (On Monday, Dec. 21,
Festival Choir will sing carols for the Community Kitchen
Christmas Dinner before our final rehearsal)
Rehearsals are on:
Thursday, Dec. 10, 7 to 9 PM
Sunday, Dec. 13, 1:30 to 3:30 PM
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 7 to 9 PM
Thursday, Dec. 17, 7 to 9 PM
Sunday, Dec. 20, 1:30 to 3:30 PM
Monday, Dec. 21, 7 to 9 PM
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, on Saturday,
December 12, is a day of great celebration in the Mexican culture. It celebrates Our
Lady’s appearance to Juan Diego.
At Holy Apostles this holy day will
be celebrated with a sunrise
service called Mañanitas which
includes traditional songs and
dancers, beginning at 5 AM followed by Mass at 6 AM,
with light refreshments following in Sherry Center. A second Mass in Spanish will be celebrated at 2:30 PM, with
dancing and refreshments following the Mass. All are
invited to take part.
We’re open after all weekend Masses
and other special events AND now
through Christmas, on Saturdays
from 9 AM to 2 PM.
Shop our online store at holy apostlesreligiousgoods.com. New items are being added to our
website every week.
Small Business Saturday Sale November 28/29
 Ornaments: Buy one get one 50% off
(discounted ornaments must be of equal or
lesser value)
 Advent Candles and Wreaths are 10% off!
 Spend $50 and you’ll receive get a $5 off
coupon good on your next purchase of $25
or more during the month of December (instore only)!
Cyber Monday—November 30
 Make ANY purchase on our online store
and you will automatically be emailed a $5
off coupon good on your next purchase of
$25 or more during the month of December
(coupon is good in store only)!
Pagina 8
La Espera de María en el Adviento
El Señor quiso preparar el corazón de los justos del Antiguo
Testamento con las condiciones necesarias para recibir al
Mesías.
Entre más estuvieran llenos de fe y confianza en las promesas recibidas, más llenos de esperanza por verlas realizadas y más ardieran de amor por el Redentor, más listos estaban para recibir la abundancia de gracias que el Salvador
traería al mundo.
A medida que pasaba el tiempo, Dios iba preparando con
mayor intensidad a su pueblo, derramando gracias, hablando, despertando más el anhelo de ver al Salvador y levantando hombres y mujeres que prefiguraban a quienes estarían en relación directa con el Salvador en su venida.
¿Quién es la que ha esperado en perfección la venida del
Salvador? La Virgen Santísima.
Toda esta preparación de Dios a su pueblo alcanza su culmen en la Santísima Virgen María, la escogida para ser la
Madre del Redentor. Ella fue preparada por el Señor de manera única y extraordinaria, haciéndola Inmaculada. Tanto le
importa a Dios preparar nuestros corazones para recibir las
manifestaciones de su presencia y todas las gracias que Él
desea darnos, que vemos lo que hizo con la Santísima Virgen María.
Ella, fue concebida inmaculada, sin mancha de pecado, sin
tendencias pecaminosas, sin deseos desordenados, su corazón totalmente puro, espera, ansía y añora sólo a Dios.
Toda esa acción milagrosa del Espíritu Santo en ella tuvo un
propósito, prepararla para llevar en su seno al Salvador del
mundo. Eso es lo que requiere ser la Madre del Salvador.
Si entre más fe en las promesas, más esperanza en verlas
realizadas y más ardiente amor hacia el Salvador hacía a un
corazón más capaz de recibir al Señor, imagínense la intensidad de la fe, la esperanza y la caridad que residían en el
corazón de María que lo hizo capaz de concebir en su seno
al Hijo de Dios. El Adviento de la Virgen María está marcado
por las tres grandes virtudes Fe, Esperanza y Caridad.
Las Posadas!
Música, piñatas, ponche, pan, buñuelos, tamales, y mucha
diversión, invitamos a toda la comunidad a participar en
nuestras Posadas Navideñas
Es un momento para convivir en familia y como comunidad
de fe, traigan a sus niños a participar. Si gusta hacer alguna
donación puede traerla a la oficina. Necesitamos piñatas,
dulces, galletas o alguna otra donación que guste hacer.
Las fechas de las posadas son las siguientes.
Domingo 20 de Diciembre. El grupo a cargo de la posada es
Estudio de Biblia.
Martes 22 de Diciembre. El grupo cargo de la posada, es
RICA.
Miércoles 23 de Diciembre. El grupo a cargo de la posada
es el Ministerio de Matrimonios.
El horario de todas las posadas es a las 6:00 PM en el
Sherry Center (antes Bell Tower) Te Esperamos.
La Iglesia de Santos Apóstoles , McHenry, IL
Servicios en Español
Rev. P. Rubén Herrera
MISAS: Domingo a las 12 PM en la Iglesia
Jueves a las 7 PM en la Capilla
Para solicitar una misa pasar a la oficina por lo
menos dos semanas antes de la fecha.
El horario es de lunes a viernes de 8:30 a 5 PM.
CONFESIONES: Jueves de 6:00 a 6:45 PM.
ROSARIO: Jueves a las 6 PM.
Domingos a las 11:30 AM
Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento
Jesús lo esta esperando!! Aprovechemos la oportunidad de venir a agradecerle a Jesús por todas las bendiciones recibidas. Separe un espacio de su tiempo
para visitarlo .Le invitamos a que se una al grupo de
Adoradores permanentes, solo tiene que llamar a la
oficina o llenar una de las formas que se encuentran
en La Capilla de Adoración Perpetua de todos los
Santos con sus datos y escoger uno de los horarios
que están disponibles. Por ahora son:
Lunes: 1 AM—2 AM (madrugada)
Sábado 12 AM (media noche)—1 AM y 7—8 PM
La capilla de Adoración esta abierta las 24 horas.
Puede visitarla en cualquier momento.
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Esta es la ultima fecha para este año:
Esta es la ultima fecha para este año: DICIEMBRE 6.
DICIEMBRE 6.
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Pagina 9
Primer Domingo de Adviento
29 noviembre, 2015
Retiro de Matrimonios
Catecismo
Diciembre 18, 19 y 20, 2015. Se realizara en Villa
Desiderata Retreat House, 3015 N. Bayview Ln., McHenry.
Por eso deja el hombre a su padre y a su madre y se une
a su mujer, (Gen 2,24) UNA OPORTUNIDAD DE COMPARTIR CON TU PAREJA QUE TRAERA GRANDES BENDICIONES
A TU FAMILIA. PARA MAS INFORMACION COMUNICARSE
CON: Gabby & Rafael 847-322-6587 & 630-664-9070
La ultima clase para los alumnos de la primera comunionque asisten en domingo es el 3 de diciembre.
Y regresan a clases todos los alumnos de confirmacion y
primera comunion el 10 de diciembre del 2016
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Regresan a clases el martes 5 de enero solo los alumnos que toman su clase en martes.
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Niños que su clase es en miercoles regresan el
miercoles 20 de enero
Veladoras en la Capilla de Adoración
Las familias que deseen que una de las veladoras que
están en la Capilla de Adoración al Santísimo sea encendida por sus intenciones, sus necesidades, o alguna petición en especial.( solo se anuncia el nombre de quien la
solicita). Puede pasar a la oficina de la Iglesia para solicitarla. Dura 14 días encendidas y el costo son $15 dólares por veladoras son encendidas del 22 de noviembre al
5 de diciembre a peticion de Donald Dziedzic, Ruth
Wohnrade, Dolores Centrangolo y Dorothy Niemiec.
Novena a la Virgen de Guadalupe
Estaremos rezando la novena a la Virgen de Guadalupe
del 3 al 11 de diciembre a las 6 PM en la Capilla de
Lourdes. Si a usted le gustaría que se ofreciera el rosario
por su familia alguno de los días del novenario comunicarse la oficina para designarle un día. Les invitamos a
que el día que se les designe sean ustedes los que recen
el rosario, pero si se le dificulta rezarlo, habrá personas
que lo rezarán por ustedes, lo importante es que se
ofrezca por su familia o intenciones personales.
12 De Diciembre
Celebración de los 484 Años de la Aparición de la Virgen
de Guadalupe a San Juan Diego.
Horario de las mañanitas y de las misas
5:00 AM: Mañanitas y Danzas Folkloricas
6:00 AM: Misa
2:30 PM: Misa
Al terminar las misas tendremos un convivo en el Sherry
Center. Si le gustaría ayudarnos con alguna donación
como pan, chocolate, atole, tamales o donación monetaria, comuníquese a la oficina para saber con qué nos
podría ayudar. 815-385-5673. Le agradecemos mucho
su cooperación!
Pastorela Navideña
Todos los años se hace una pequeña representación de
Navidad durante la misa de 4 de la tarde del 24 de
diciembre, si le gustaría que sus niños participen en la
Pastorela Navideña están invitados niños del kínder hasta 5to grado. Tendremos tres ensayos en sábado, 5, 12 y
19 de diciembre de 1 a 3 pm en la Iglesia.
La misa es en Ingles. Para registrar a su niño( a) puede
pasar a la oficina de la iglesia a llenar la forma.
Arbol de Regalos
Invitamos a las personas a que se lleven una tarjetita del
Arbol de Regalos. Este programa se raliza para las familias que se encuentran con la dificultad de comprarle un
regalo de navidad a sus hijos. En la tarjeta viene toda la
informacion acerca de que comprar. El arbol estara solo
un par de semanas en el Narthex de la Iglesia. El regalo lo
tiene que traer antes del 13 de diciembre envuelto y con
la tarjetita pegada. Se agradece a las personas que
pueden ayudar a estas familias.
Venga a Desayunar
Los Caballeros de Colon estaran vendiendo desayuno de
Pancakes el domingo 6 de diciembre a partir de las 9am
hasta las 11 de la mañana en el Salon Sherry Center.
$7 dolares por adulto y $4 dolares por niño.
Holy Apostles Religious Goods
La Tiendita de artículos religiosos se encuentra abierta
sabados de 9 am - 2 pm y los domingos de 8 am - 2 pm.
Ya tenemos decoraciones navideñas “VISITENOS.”
Paseo a Chicago
Todos los Jovenes estan invitados a pasar un dia divertido
en el centro de Chicago con el Padre Paul. Sabado 19 de
diciembre. La salida es a las 8 am y el regreso 8:10 pm.
mas información comunicarse con John o Joe.
Viaje de Misiones 2016
Este año habra dos viajes para misiones, uno sera a New
Orleans del 11 de junio al 19 para los jovenes que asisten
a High Shool (Juniors y Seniors). El otro viaje es a Cincinnati
de junio 12 al 18, para estudientes del 8 grado en
delante. Para mas información comunicarse a la oficina
ext. 212 con Joe Filpi.
Evento de Adviento
Tendremos una celebración
de la temporada de
Adviento y del día de San
Nicolas. Domingo 6 de diciembre de 6 a 8 de la tarde
en el Sherry Center (Bell
Tower) habra juegos, musica
y actividades para los niños.
Venga con su familia.
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The Church of Holy Apostles, McHenry, IL
HALO Gives Thanks for Sale Support
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Holy Apostles Ladies Organization (HALO) would
like to thank the entire parish for their contributions
to making our Holiday Bake Sale a great success.
Thank you to all the bakers, crafters, and shoppers.
Thank you for braving the snow, wind, and ice to
help make the Bake Sale one of our finest. We sold
out of the baked goods! We would like to thank the
following businesses who donated items for our
fabulous raffle baskets: Chapel Hill Florist, Fast
Eddie's Full Service Car Wash, Hair For You, and
Natural Therapy Wellness Center, Thanks to Perry
Moy of Plum Garden Restaurant for donating all the
containers for the Holiday Cookie Boutique.
Congratulations to the winners of the beautiful
baskets! HALO wishes everyone a Merry Christmas!
From Humbug to Hallelujah
The Very Reverend George Rassas, Auxiliary
Bishop of the Chicago Diocese will reflect on our
journey into Advent and on Pope Francis on Friday,
December 4, at the Sage YMCA, 701 Manor Rd.,
Crystal Lake. The program begins with lunch (cost
is $10.00) followed by the presentation. Come for
lunch and sharing faith journeys and reflecting on
the greatest gifts we can give and receive. The
YMCA preschool children will be singing for all
those attending.
Congratulations Franz Varga
Parish member and Northern Illinois University
student Franz Varga arrived at the top spot of the
Bloomberg Aptitude Test in business and finance
(BAT) with an outstanding performance on the
September 2015 exam, paving the way for this
senior finance and economics double major to tie
with one other person for best in the world. What
an amazing accomplishment!
Helping Hands Are Needed
We are all so busy that we sometimes feel we have
no time to participate in any ministries at Holy
Apostles, but here we offer the opportunity of a valuable yet not time-consuming ministry: be a
“helping hand.” We have many people in the parish
who are at various times in need of help. A nice
home-cooked meal, a cake or cookies, a ride to
church or to the store would be so appreciated by
them. Would you be willing to volunteer to help on
an as-needed basis for the homebound or for special events at church? Contact Jeanne Fraser, Pastoral Care, 815-385-5673, x 224, or
[email protected].
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Haircuts will be given on
a first-come, first-served
basis. (space is limited.
Haircuts will be done by
licensed cosmetologist
volunteer.
All participants MUST
come in with washed
hair. Hair can be wet or
dry. Stylists will spray
hair with water for a wet
cut or they may choose
to dry cut the hair. No
styling after the cut will
be offered.
No reservations taken.
Participants must sign a
waiver to receive services and release liability of services rendered.
Seeking Information Center Volunteers
Do you regularly attend the 5 PM Mass on either Saturday or Sunday? Our Information Center Ministry is currently in need of volunteers to staff the Center, especially for these two Masses. No special skills are required
and training is provided. The time commitment is very
minimal—one evening Mass per month for about 15 to
20 minutes before and after Mass. If you are interested in sharing your time and talent in this way, please
contact Peggy MacGregor at 815-728-0860 or
[email protected].
Please Let Us Know Where You Are
If you are homebound, in the hospital, in a nursing home
or a rehab unit, please let us know. We try to keep track
of everyone as they move from one location to another
but sometimes we lose contact. If you have not heard
from someone at Holy Apostles in a while, it may be
because we don’t know were you are. There are people
who can come visit you, bring you Communion or bring
you meals. If you would like contact from your parish,
call Jeanne Fraser, 815-385-5673, ext. 224 or
[email protected].
Advertiser of the Week
We wish to thank the business people who use our bulletin for
advertising their products and services. Our advertisers
make it possible for Holy Apostles to provide our weekly
bulletin to you AT NO COST TO THE PARISH. Please patronize our advertisers. This week we especially thank:
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